Thanks to the perseverance and dedication of the investigators and prosecutors on the case, Officer Cook and his family received the justice they deserve. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Gd Sets. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that seek to significantly enhance the lives of others in the community and empower them to succeed. Nailer was shot on the evening of Aug. 28 after leaving a birthday party near 78th Street and Marshfield Avenue. As part of a gang audit conducted earlier this year, the department said there were more than 600 gang factions in the city. "You're more likely, just by general sociological laws, to come into conflict with people who are next to you," said Andrew Papachristos, a sociologist at Yale University who is working on a book about the Gangster Disciples. "Back when I was coming up, it was about 100 (Black P. Stones) and 100 GDs fighting. Jason Walker, who according to police is a member of G-Ville, faces first-degree murder charges in his death. Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy has cited the growth of factions within traditional gangs as one reason for the higher homicide rate. Matthew J. The goal for state and federal prosecutors in these cases is conveying a message of deterrence, Safer said. In the Hyde Park-South Kenwood community for instance, crime dropped 39 percent from 2002 to 2011, according to the University of Chicago. But he had a lot of friends," said the victim's mother, Velta Nailer, 54, as she choked back tears on the front porch of her Far South Side home. Like Harris, police said Davis was with G-Ville. Jason Walker, who according to police is a member of G-Ville, faces first-degree murder charges in his death. This year, the police districts with the highest increases in violent crime encompass South Side neighborhoods that are notorious Gangster Disciple strongholds. With the less structured gang factions have come fewer internal rules and discipline, according to police and former gang members. He was sentenced to 125 years. Police records, using preliminary assessments from investigators, show 100 of the 392 homicide victims through late September were connected to the Gangster Disciples. Smaller, less profitable drug operations were taken over by "shorties," or teenagers, who would not have had such power when Hoover was in charge, Cronin said. For the full scope of all Chicago's shooting, check out the Sun-Times great interactive map >, Head over to WBEZ 91.5 to use the interactive map. They don't follow the old codes. They might be in a car. "They're the product of the residue of what the Gangster Disciples used to be in the communities.". No arrests have been made in the shooting, a crime police believe is also part of the conflict between G-Ville and Killa Ward. Prosecutors: 2 Chicago gangbangers executed 9-year-old boy in revenge killing against his father's rival gang, executed a 9-year-old boy in broad daylight. Phoenix AZ: PlayBoy Sureos X3 (PBS) Mexican Brown Pride 21st (M.B.P.) "They're splintering off into smaller gang factions, and that's getting more difficult for us to track and predict what's going to happen next," McCarthy said earlier this year. A few days later, a young woman sitting in a car was fatally shot. (Heather Charles, Chicago Tribune), As Chicago struggles with its highest homicide rate in years, the role of a single street gang stands out: more than a quarter of the city's nearly 400 slaying victims through Sept. 25 were affiliated with the Gangster Disciples, according to Chicago police statistics obtained by the Tribune. In Chicago's long, troubled history of gang violence, children have far too often been the victims of stray bullets meant for others, but authorities allege Tyshawn was lured from a park and fatally shot because of his father's alleged gang ties. 48 South Damen bus sign at 79th Street, one of the dividing lines between gang factions in the area. Findings show that BAM reduced violent crime arrests by 50 percent, reduced total arrests by 35 percent, and improved school engagement for male Chicago Public Schools students. They would already be dead," said the Rev. We are going to get the job done by intercepting the firearms, intervening in the gangs and taking down the narcotics markets and holding onto them, Police Supt. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENTThe background and credentials of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient stand and deserve tremendous commendation. Police found Tyshawn's beloved basketball near his body. That has led to a fresh spasm of violence as the lines marking gang turf are blurred and former members of the same umbrella gang became rivals. LAW ENFORCEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD (STREET GANGS)Through effective multi-jurisdictional partnerships, the DEA-led Chicago HIDTA Group 43 - Violent Gang Conspiracy Group - has been investigating an international Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) believed to be affiliated with multiple Mexican based cartels including the Knights Templar, Jalisco New Generation, and Zetas. Because of an ongoing war between Killa Ward Gangster Disciples and the Bang Bang Gang Black P Stones (BBG), 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee was murdered on November 2, 2015. Specifically, BAM, which operates within many Chicago public schools in neighborhoods with high rates of gang violence, drugs and violence works on getting young men into their program before they're drawn into gang life or drop out of school. Furthermore, the task force learned that Nicholson shot a rival gang member in the face on October 2, 2006. A week and a half later, the mementos remained but were strewn about the now-charred remains of the garage. The Chicago Crime Commission honors those members of the OCDETF task force who strive each day to end the influx of guns, violence, and drugs into the Chicagoland area including: Drug Enforcement Administration Group Supervisor Todd C. Smith, Special Agents John Buonincontro, Billy Conrad, Louis Gade, Robert Fergus, Emilia Fernandez, Jessica Ipema, Matthew McCarthy, Christopher O'Reilly, Dorothy Sells, Jennifer Vann, Donald Wood; TFOs Craig Clark Palos Heights PD, Teddy Fox Chicago PD, Jennifer Guest - IRS-CID, James Healy - Evergreen Park PD, Jason Lippy - DEA Intelligence Research, Calvin Lucius - Calumet City PD, Chris Pedicini - Oak Park PD, Vincent Zehme - IRS-CID; DEA Investigative Assistant Barbara Wynne; Christopher Hotaling, Chief of Narcotics NDIL; Assistant U. S. Attorneys Michael Ferrera, Erika Csicsila, Lindsay Jenkins, Renai Rodney, Sean Franzblau, Kathryn Malizia, Angel Krull, Georgia Alexakis, and James Durkin. Because they're racing from one 911 call to the next, and with manpower as it is right now, it's very difficult to deter crime.". According to city crime statistics, 14 shootings, six fatal, have occurred this year within police Beat 612, where G-Ville lies. To date, these investigations have resulted in federal indictments of 67 defendants, including Cartel leader Joaquin Guzman Loera and other high level Sinaloa targets, the seizure of over $32 million in U.S. currency, 3,100 kilograms of cocaine, 72 kilograms of heroin, 704 pounds of methamphetamine, 25 weapons, and 32 vehicles. The two alleged members of the Bang Gang/Terror Dome faction of the Black P Stones gang seek to pin the blame on each other for the childs slaying, reports said. "When they couldn't find Pierre Stokes, they found his 9-year-old son Tyshawn, a fourth. At the time of her death, she worked at McDonald's but had recently taken an exam in hopes of becoming a nurse. In June 2016 researchers from the University of Chicago Crime Lab released new findings from a randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of BAM during the 2013-15 academic years. He said things were far different when he was an active member of the Gangster Disciples in the 1990s. Part of the reason is a conflict, police say, between two GD factions that do battle along a roughly 10-block stretch of the 79th Street corridor. But he had a lot of friends," said the victim's mother, Velta Nailer, 54, as she choked back tears on the front porch of her Far South Side home. The Chicago Crime Commission proudly honors the following individuals: DEA Group Supervisor George S. Karountzos, Special Agents Jomarr Cintron, Craig Schwartz, Paul Park, Nicholas Albert, Fernando Gomez, Christopher Marshall; Task Force Officers Artyom Postupaka - Lisle PD, Brette Glomb Darien PD, Kristopher Kush - Park Forest PD, Donald Stone - Glenwood PD, Phil Hahn - Chicago Heights PD, Sergeant Alonzo Harris - Chicago PD, Lafayette Triplett - Chicago PD, Angel Amador - Chicago PD, Edward Daniels - Chicago PD, Defonda Louie Chicago PD; Customs and Border Protection Officer Jose Venegas; National Guard IRS Olivia X. Rivera; National Guard IRS Natalie Uchmanowicz; and DEA IRA Kristeena V. Jackson. They had their own clothing line, music promotion company, political action committee. Now in its 15th year, the BAM program is set to serve 4,080 youth in 60-plus Chicagoland schools in the 2016-17 academic year. Nobody in the GDs wanted to take the reins once its initial generation of leaders were out of the picture, according to Michael Cronin, a former Chicago police commander who once headed the department's gang intelligence unit. Depending on which gang you are dealing with the language will vary. The Windy City has the highest murder rate of allAlpha world cities, according to NBC Chicago. Hoover transformed the Gangster Disciples into a multistate drug distribution network by the mid-1990s, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told the Tribune in 2004. "I don't know if he was in a gang or not. According to city crime statistics, 14 shootings, six fatal, have occurred this year within police Beat 612, where G-Ville lies. 3-Point Crown. Getaway driver Kevin Edwards previously pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. After Hoover and other gang leaders were taken down in a federal drug-trafficking, extortion and criminal enterprise case in 1997 -- Hoover is now in the federal supermax prison in Florence, Colo. -- a steady splintering of the Gangster Disciples began that has increased in the last decade, experts said. The members seemed to listen," Alvarez said. Deputy Robert Skrypek began his career at the sheriff's office in May of 1995. The offenders then lured Tyshawn into an alley with the promise to take him to the store for treats. It's just a matter of doing it. "You make an effort in the prosecutions that you undertake, and you say to the rest, 'Let that be a lesson to you. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider "They're the product of the residue of what the Gangster Disciples used to be in the communities." "And what happens? Garry McCarthy told reporters. Things are pretty grim in Chicago following its deadliest summer in recent memory. There was also speculation that Emanuel would cut about 1,400 police vacancies, which would save the city $93 million. According to the Chicago Crime Commission, the department has identified 250 factions of the Gangster Disciples in the city. ", SERED.4K at http://www.flickr.com/photos/holes/4296851810/, the gang splintered into smaller factions, See Where People Were Killed During Chicago's Deadliest Year >. As part of a gang audit conducted earlier this year, the department said there were more than 600 gang factions in the city. "And I knew their fathers. SouthSide Lunatix X3 (L.T.X.) Part of the reason is a conflict, police say, between two GD factions that do battle along a roughly 10-block stretch of the 79th Street corridor. 5-Point Star. While Papachristos cautioned against jumping too quickly to conclusions, some experts interviewed by the Tribune suspect the targeting of a boy so young can be blamed in part on the fracturing of gangs into less structured factions and gang members' increasing use of social media, often inflaming their conflicts with rivals. Gang violence has played a major role in the mounting toll, and police say their job is complicated by a new generation of gangbangers more willing to strike out on their own without respect for traditional hierarchies. Finally, in January 2016, Nicholson was convicted of First Degree Murder of Officer Cook. As Officer Cook sat in his squad car, Jemetric Nicholson approached the car and shot Officer Cook two times in the head. Today, shootings are as likely to stem from personal slights as official gang business or drug turf disputes, experts say. Rafi Peterson, who worked with CeaseFire for more than a decade in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, said he once could call a single gang leader to calm tension. The Black Disciples (often abbreviated as BDN, BDN III, BD's) is a large street gang based in Chicago, Illinois, which received significant news coverage after the murder of one of their own members, an 11-year-old named Robert Sandifer. They specialize in all types of illegal behavior: drug trafficking, murder, extortion, racketeering and even child prostitution. The Gangster Disciples have long controlled the South Side but this summer the gang splintered into smaller factions such as the Killa Ward and The Hit Squad, with both groups fighting to retain . "Wilding," when teenagers from Chicago's tougher neighborhoods invade the wealthier ones and do everything from rob convenience stores to assault passersby, gave way to bloodier crimes as Chicago's gang culture splintered in on itself, The Daily Beast reported in August. The origins of the Gangster Disciples go back to the 1960s, and it became a major criminal force under the leadership of Larry Hoover in the 1970s. Ward, a/k/a "Bones," 36, of . Where does this mind-numbing, debilitating, senseless violence stop? Judge Thaddeus Wilson said in impassioned remarks during sentencing, the Tribune said. You did have somebody at the top calling the shots. But the execution of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee in an alley by 80th Street and Damen Avenue in early November was nothing anyone not the most seasoned cops, not former longtime gang members would have ever predicted. jgorner@tribune.com, Jeremy Gorner and Chicago Tribune reporter. But a recent study suggested their removalhelped make crime even worsein neighborhoods where public-housing residents relocated. Note: Deck is a crew/clique. The Gangster Disciples also occupy a large chunk of the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The BAM program was launched to help young men navigate difficult circumstances that threaten their future. "Ain't no more loyalty and love in da game. Morgan planned the slaying in revenge for an attack weeks earlier allegedly by Tyshawns dads gang, the Killa Ward faction of the Gangster Disciples, prosecutors had said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "They had armies of lawyers and accountants. The fourth-grader's basketball was found a few feet away. But he fears that could change "once the grieving is over" for Tyshawn's killing. Ashland Avenue serves as a dividing line between two factions, with Killa Ward to the west and G-Ville to the east. "You make an effort in the prosecutions that you undertake, and you say to the rest, 'Let that be a lesson to you. Adding to the turmoil, these gang factions are more active on social media, using hashtags and instant messages to threaten and challenge each other, keeping the level of animosity constant and elevated. While no scientific evidence exists that increased use of social media leads to more violence, the level of vitriol is undeniable, many agreed. Jackboi Poochie. This year thePAWSof Distinction Award goes to Deputy Somerville and his Deputy K-9, Diesel, of the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Like Harris, police said Davis was with G-Ville. . Five other people were wounded in the shooting, one of them the nephew of NBA superstar Dwyane Wade. Diesel located the individual under some brush and alerted other officers of his findings. They're gunning each other wherever they catch each other.". Insane Cutthroat Gangsters aka Pooh Bear Gang . On this night, the gang border is peaceful, perhaps because of the crushing winds. Things became so dire by the weekend of Aug. 24, the often tough-spoken Emanuel was begging city residents for help. Osbey doesn't consider members of G-Ville and Killa Ward to be Gangster Disciples. 6 Killer 'BK' for Blood Killa. Around the same time, the Rev. All rights reserved. The escalating conflict did not go unnoticed on social media. Gunman Dwright Doty, 26, was sentenced Wednesday to 90 years in prison for executing fourth-grader Tyshawn Lee, who was lured into an alleyway with the promise of a juice box in November 2015. Between 2011 and 2015, Nicholson was tried and convicted of attempted murder of five people in two separate shootings. from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. This year, the police districts with the highest increases in violent crime encompass South Side neighborhoods that are notorious Gangster Disciple strongholds. Their deserving contributions have enhanced the quality and capacity of our criminal justice system. Morgan is being held without bond on a first-degree murder charge, but his two alleged accomplices have yet to be charged in Tyshawn's slaying. At the same time, Cronin believes the younger generation's lack of discipline made them more dangerous. Neighborhoods like Chicago Lawn and Marquette Park might be populated by a few dozen factions, police said. The goal for state and federal prosecutors in these cases is conveying a message of deterrence, Safer said. Or it could be the three or four police cruisers making repeated passes. Blood with an upside-down 3-point crown. EXCELLENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (ILLEGAL NARCOTICS)Just over three years ago, the Chicago Crime Commission named Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera of the Sinaloa Cartel as its Public Enemy Number 1. 'bk' for Blood Killa. Police say a territorial dispute between factions of the Gangster Disciples is partly responsible for the increase in shootings. Prosecutors argued that Morgan and Doty targeted the 9-year-old because his father, Pierre Stokes, belongs to a rival gang the Killa Ward faction of the Gangster Disciples. Following the latest bloody weekend, Chicago Fraternal Order of Police president Michael Shields called on the city to hire more police: "Chicago police officers can't be everywhere. Voters place 62 on new Chicago police councils, Chicago police officer fatally shot on Southwest Side in exchange of gunfire: officials, Chicago police Superintendent David Brown to exit CPD this month in the wake of mayoral election, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. What seems to be unique (here) is the intensity.". [3] History This section needs additional citations for verification. "That execution of that 9-year-old boy has to come from one singularly evil person," Breen told jurors without naming Doty. "Now, ain't no such thing as fighting. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. We've received your submission. The Gangster Disciples are a highly organized enterprise, operating under the national leadership of a corporate board-style group that was responsible for gang decisions at a national level, and the state and regional leadership of "governors" and other subordinate gang members, who were responsible for the gang's activities in specific . Because of the immense dedication and hard-work by the members of the task force, Tyshawn's murderers were charged. Though examples of their heroism are boundless, two necessitate sharing. The mayor was so concerned about gang violence in the city that he had certain liquor stores and gang-heavy communities closed, he told CBS News in July. "This baby died right here, murdered actually. It's a bone-chilling night in Auburn Gresham a week and a half after Tyshawn's slaying. Long the city's largest gang, the Gangster Disciples have dominated significant swaths of the South Side for decades. Gang violence has played a major role in the mounting toll, and police say their job is complicated by a new generation of gangbangers more willing to strike out on their own without respect for traditional hierarchies. But after years of decline, this year has seen a rise in violence. The recipients of the Stars of Distinction awards exemplify the commitment of all law enforcement in their efforts to fight crime in Chicago. Less than a block away on Feb. 29, Quinton Davis, 21, known on the streets as "Gucci," was fatally shot in the parking lot of a White Castle restaurant. The increase was mainly attributed by police to conflicts between two Gangster Disciple factions, Rec City and the Hit Squad. No other gang was close, with the next highest being the 22 victims linked to the Black P Stones, the police statistics show. Gang Terminology - Gang Enforcement. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Morgan's mother, who was driving the car, was wounded by the gunfire. Garage owner Sidney Grandberry, 69, walked into the alley to meet with insurance adjusters. One of the three chatted up Tyshawn, walked with him to the alley and then shot him five times as Morgan and the third individual looked on from a black SUV, prosecutors charged. Safer, the former prosecutor, thinks law enforcement can go after the smaller gang factions with the same effectiveness that federal authorities went after the major gangs when he was with the U.S. attorney's office in the 1990s. The three found their target on a warm Nov. 2 as 83-pound Tyshawn played in Dawes Park near his grandmother's Auburn Gresham home, prosecutors said. But then they're representing this little clique over there," Peterson said. Hoover, who authorities say ran the gang even while in state prison for murder, built an operation that was as sophisticated as a legitimate corporation. "It's been real quiet," Washington said. Younger gang members have not adhered to the organized leadership structure set up by predecessors. There had been warnings, but no one imagined this could happen. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune). According to the Chicago Crime Commission, the department has identified 250 factions of the Gangster Disciples in the city. Former gang members don't always agree with police conclusions. Stokes was rumoured to have killed Morgan's 25-year-old brother . They had their own clothing line, music promotion company, political action committee. "I don't know if he was in a gang or not. by duse March 1, 2005. After his brother and his mother were shot, Corey Morgan, 27, and two other Terror Dome members had driven around on a daily basis looking for revenge, prosecutors have alleged. "I'd like to remind everybody that it also requires a community to step up,"Emanuel said according to NBC News. They have been inseparable since that time. Smaller, less profitable drug operations were taken over by "shorties," or teenagers, who would not have had such power when Hoover was in charge, Cronin said. If you assume leadership of these organizations and your members shoot people or commit violence, we will prosecute you, and put you in jail for the rest of your life.'" Davis' uncle, Bruce Osbey, acknowledges his nephew's criminal past and said many of Davis' friends have been killed over the years. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Emanuel's office cited the city's $635 million budget gap as the reason for the cuts. The offenders entered Dawes Park and talked to several young teens playing basketball. The Insane Gangster Disciples or IGD made their own language and their own rules. The spike in slayings this year in Chicago has drawn national attention and proven a knotty problem for Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Thanks for contacting us. Violent crime was actually much worse in Chicago in the early 1990s, when about 900 people were killed each year, compared with homicide tallies in the 400s in recent years. The leadership established a strict code of conduct for members, reprimanding them for unacceptable behavior including violence. Market data provided by Factset. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Chicago's, in contrast, only house poor and nonworking families. Despite El Chapo being imprisoned in Mexico, his cartel continues to perpetuate crimes that impact the Chicagoland area. They had a structure that helped them insulate the leaders from the drugs and the guns," said Ron Safer, a former assistant U.S. attorney who prosecuted Hoover in the 1990s. Chicago has demolished many of its public housing projects in the face of criticism. Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson was the keynote speaker at the event. The Windy City has the highest murder rate of all, http://globalgrind.com/news/40-shot-10-dead-injured-over-memorial-day-weekend-chicago-2012-details, Chicago police officers can't be everywhere. As Chicago struggles with its highest homicide rate in years, the role of a single street gang stands out: more than a quarter of the city's nearly 400 slaying victims through Sept. 25 were affiliated with the Gangster Disciples, according to Chicago police statistics obtained by the Tribune. The spike in slayings this year in Chicago has drawn national attention and proven a knotty problem for Mayor Rahm Emanuel. "Not from a plan. Less than a block away on Feb. 29, Quinton Davis, 21, known on the streets as "Gucci," was fatally shot in the parking lot of a White Castle restaurant. Emanuel also had abandoned buildings boarded up or torn down in areas "where gang bangers have taken them over," he told the TV station. According to court documents, the Gangster Disciples are a violent gang with a decades-long history of lawlessness and a presence throughout the United States, including in state and federal prisons. The individual was rushed to the hospital. Furthermore, Diesel assisted the North Chicago Police Department with a search for a bank robbery suspect who robbed a credit union at gun point. https://youtu.be/8VQvoeBtJ88#GangsterDisciples #midwesthiphop January 15, 2023 By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider "While gang members and other criminals provide an unending threat to our safety and security, it is important to recognize the individuals who put their lives on the line every day and celebrate the victories they have won," according to J.R. Davis, Chairman and President of the Chicago Crime Commission. in cold blood does not do justice.. "You're not a snitch, you have a role in community policing.". For a significant amount of time, guns have been plaguing the neighborhoods of Chicago. "If this would have happened 25 years ago, they wouldn't be looking for the perpetrators. "Now, ain't no such thing as fighting. While detectives investigate whether the killing of a 29-year-old mother more than two years ago was connected to the back-and-forth violence between these two factions, the bloodletting really flared up in recent months, police said. Corey. Awards presented and recipients of the Stars of Distinction Awards included: LAW ENFORCEMENT EXELLENCE AWARDBecause of an ongoing war between Killa Ward Gangster Disciples and the Bang Bang Gang Black P Stones (BBG), 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee was murdered on November 2, 2015. "No matter how many gangs or factions there are, you are only going to be prosecuting a tiny fraction of them," he said. In that spirit, this year's Community Engagement Award goes to Youth Guidance's Executive Director Michelle Morrison, Chairman Michael Crowley and Becoming a Man Founder Anthony Divittorio. And while things are finally starting to slow down, the mood in the city definitely isn't great. The Sinaloa Cartel supplied most of the heroin in the region and 1,500 2,000 kilograms of cocaine each month. One of Morgans brothers, Anthony Morgan, was also sentenced over the summer to four years in federal prison for trafficking guns, including the one used to kill Tyshawn. Through OCDETF's work they dismantled one of the largest drug trafficking organizations ever charged in Chicago, which was originally a simple Chicago street gang case. 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